The Issue:

The pandemic made many changes throughout the 4-H program, one main one being that connections and opportunities suffered because people were not able to leave their houses. Programs converted to virtual making it difficult to reach all youth because not all had access to internet. This also caused some programs to be paused due to lack of attendance. One of the programs that was paused was the Area-wide Horse Judging Clinic, but the time had finally came to bring the program back and help bringing energy back into the regional and state 4-H Horse activities. 

The Educational Program Response: